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Coverage dated August 20, 2026

Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027

Headline from WHEC Rochester

The NHL and NHLPA say the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will play two regular season games in Germany next year. The Bruins are set to play in Munich, while the Oilers will play in Cologne during the 2027-28 NHL season. The league aims to grow hockey in Germany by bringing more games to Europe.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027 (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    The NHL and NHLPA say the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will play two regular season games in Germany next year. The Bruins are set to play in Munich, while the Oilers will play in Cologne during the 2027-28 NHL season. The league aims to grow hockey in Germany by bringing more games to Europe.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Bruins to play two games in Germany during the 2027-28 NHL season (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Bruins coach Marco Sturm is from Germany, as are players J.J. Peterka and Lucas Reichel.

  3. UPI

    NHL's Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers to play in Germany in 2027 (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins will each play two games in Germany in 2027 as part of the NHL's Global Series, the league announced Thursday.

  4. Boston

    Bruins to play two regular-season games in Germany during 2027-28 season (opens Boston)

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    Marco Sturm, JJ Peterka, and Lukas Reichel all hail from Germany.

  5. Portland Press Herald

    Bruins will two games in Germany during 2027-28 season (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Boston will play against a to-be-named opponent in Munich, while Edmonton will play two games in Cologne.

  6. Union Leader

    Bruins to play in Germany during 2027-28 NHL season (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    The Boston Bruins are headed overseas.

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